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Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares almost flat amid lack of market-moving catalysts
South Korean stocks finished almost flat Friday amid a lack of investment catalysts following mixed overnight results on Wall Street. The local currency gained against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 1.58 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 2,592.09. Trade volume was moderate at 424.6 million shares worth 7.92 trillion won ($5.76 billion). Winners, however, outnumbered losers 493 to 395. Foreign investors and institutions combined sold a net 160.7 billion won, while individuals bought a net 133.9 billion won. Overnight, US stocks closed mixed after a session marked by high volatility. The passage of US President Donald Trump's tax bill through the House of Representatives was seen as a step toward resolving policy uncertainty, helping ease concerns that had been fueled by a sharp rise in US Treasury yields the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.35 points, unchanged from the previous session, while the S&P 500 slid 0.04 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite gained 0.28 percent. "The lack of additional upward momentum led to the prevailing wait-and-see stance among investors," said Kim Ji-won, an analyst at KB Securities. In Seoul, blue chips traded mixed. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics fell 0.91 percent to 54,200 won, while chip rival SK hynix gained 1.57 percent to end at 200,000 won. Financial shares gained momentum, with KB Financial rising 2.38 percent to 99,000 won and Shinhan Financial climbing 1.85 percent to 55,100 won. Bio and battery shares lost ground. Samsung Biologics plunged 5.93 percent to 1,016,000 won, and top battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution declined 2.37 percent to 268,000 won. Automotive and heavy industry shares also retreated. Hyundai Motor fell 1.37 percent to 179,900 won, and top defense systems manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace shed 0.36 percent to 830,000 won. The local currency was trading at 1,375.6 won against the greenback at 3:30 p.m., up 5.7 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares dip over 1% lower on US losses
South Korean stocks dropped more than 1 percent Thursday as investors dumped most blue chips in line with overnight losses on Wall Street. The local currency gained against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 31.91 points, or 1.22 percent, to close at 2,593.67. Trade volume was moderate at 353 million shares worth 8.64 trillion won ($6.26 billion), with losers outnumbering winners 632 to 257. Foreign investors and institutions combined sold a net 915 billion won, while individuals bought a net 945 billion won. Overnight, US stocks closed lower amid concerns that US President Donald Trump's push for large-scale tax cuts would widen the federal deficit, driving up Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.9 percent, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.6 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite slumped 1.3 percent. "The local stock market has apparently faced selling pressure due to the US market movement," Kim Ji-won, an analyst at KB Securities, said. "With a lack of clear momentum to drive the market, a wait-and-see stance appears inevitable for the time being." In Seoul, most blue chips traded in negative territory. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics plunged 1.8 percent to 54,700 won, and chip rival SK hynix also declined 1.8 percent to 196,900 won. Battery and bio shares also retreated. Top battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution fell 1.08 percent to 274,500 won, and Samsung Biologics tumbled 1.82 percent to 1,080,000 won. Automotive and heavy industry shares also lost ground. Top automaker Hyundai Motor plunged 2.98 percent to 182,400 won, and shipbuilder Hanhwa Ocean shed 2.4 percent to 77,300 won. The local currency was trading at 1,381.3 won against the greenback at 3:30 p.m., up 5.9 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
The Star
04-05-2025
- The Star
Vietnam detains South Korean national wanted by Interpol
VINH PHUC: Police in the northern province of Vinh Phuc have detained a South Korean national who was the subject of a red notice issued by Interpol for illegal online gambling operations. The individual, identified as Kim Ji-won, 31, (pic) was discovered during a residence inspection at the Lafortuna apartment complex in Vinh Yen City. Police found that Kim had not registered a temporary residence and lacked valid work documentation, raising suspicions of illegal stay. Further investigation confirmed that Kim was wanted internationally. He had previously received a suspended 10-month prison sentence in South Korea in 2019 for organising cross-border gambling, and is currently sought by Interpol for allegedly operating an illegal online betting site. According to police, Kim holds a degree in robotics programming from Bucheon University and initially worked in the technology sector in South Korea before moving to Cambodia to join an online gambling promotion network. He later entered Vietnam in February 2024 under the sponsorship of Plan In Vietnam CO LTD. However, Kim left the company in September 2024 without notifying immigration authorities and continued to reside in the country using his temporary residence card, moving covertly between provinces. During questioning, Kim admitted to violating Vietnamese immigration laws and acknowledged his activities in the country. Police imposed an administrative fine of VNĐ17.5 million (approximately US$690) and issued a deportation order. He has been transferred to Detention Facility No.1 under the Ministry of Public Security for further processing. — Vietnam News/ANN
Tatler Asia
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Family curses: 9 K-dramas that untangle multigenerational trauma
2. 'My Liberation Notes' (2022) This slow-burn masterpiece focuses on three siblings, Yeom Mi-jeong (Kim Ji-won), Yeom Chang-hee (Lee Min-ki) and Yeom Ki-jeong (Lee El), suffocated by their uneventful lives and the unspoken burdens passed down by their stoic parents. Their quiet yearning is palpable, and as both search for 'liberation' from emotional stagnation, My Liberation Notes becomes a haunting reflection on how family can shape and sometimes stifle identity. Don't miss: Love thy neighbour: 10 K-dramas where love was found living right next door 3. 'Juvenile Justice' (2022) While Juvenile Justice centres on a stern judge known for her disdain for juvenile offenders, the deeper layers of the drama peel back systemic failures, parenting gaps and societal neglect that get passed from one generation to the next. Judge Shim Eun-seok's (Kim Hye-soo) own complicated relationship with her past adds an emotional undercurrent to her courtroom battles, showing how cycles of hurt can begin frighteningly early. Also read: 9 iconic K-drama mothers you can relate to 4. 'Mother' (2018) Adapted from the acclaimed Japanese drama, Mother follows substitute teacher Kang Soo-jin (Lee Bo-young), who impulsively 'kidnaps' her abused student to save her. As Soo-jin confronts her own fraught relationship with her biological mother, the show paints a devastating yet tender portrait of how maternal love, whether chosen or biological, can break and heal across generations. See more: 12 inspiring K-drama monologues that capture life perfectly 5. 'Chocolate' (2019) Chocolate weaves together the lives of neurosurgeon Lee Kang (Yoon Kye-sang ) and chef Moon Cha-young (Ha Ji-won), whose childhood connection turns into a second chance at healing. Set partly in a hospice, the drama explores not just personal pain, but the regrets and generational grief that patients carry to their final days. It's one of those beautiful K-dramas with a slow, aching story about forgiveness, memory and letting go. 6. 'Life Is Beautiful' (2010) Above 'Life Is Beautiful' (Photo: IMDB) This family weekend drama broke ground by tenderly portraying a multigenerational family grappling with acceptance, identity and reconciliation. Set on Jeju Island, Life Is Beautiful delves into the everyday joys and heartaches of family life, focusing on secrets that strain—but never completely sever—the ties that bind. 7. 'My Mister' (2018) It may seem like a run-of-the-mill programme about a weary office worker and a struggling young woman, but My Mister is also a quiet epic of generational hurt. Park Dong-hoon's (Lee Sun-kyun) strained relationship with his brothers and his ageing mother shows how the scars of hardship and disappointment ripple outward, and how even broken people can find ways to carry one another forward. 8. 'Reply 1988' (2015) A love letter to late '80s Seoul, Reply 1988 may seem like a simple coming-of-age story, but it's rich with multigenerational layers. The parents' sacrifices, the kids' obliviousness and the bittersweet passage of time reveal how every era leaves its own imprint of hopes and regrets—often in the spaces between what families say and what they leave unsaid. This show may be 10 years old, but it remains a blueprint for many modern K-dramas. 9. 'Hi Bye, Mama!' (2020) After dying in a tragic accident, Cha Yu-ri (Kim Tae-hee) is given a 49-day chance to return to her family, but everything has changed, and moving on isn't as simple as coming back. Hi Bye, Mama! is a tearjerker that explores grief from every angle: the sorrow of parents losing a child, a child growing up without a mother and a woman learning to let go of the life she had dreamed of. It's a heartfelt portrait of love persisting beyond generations, not to mention beyond life itself.
Korea Herald
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Seoul shares rise almost 1.5% on chip, battery gains
South Korean stocks finished nearly 1.5 percent higher Wednesday, as investors scooped up semiconductor and battery shares despite overnight losses on Wall Street. The local currency rose sharply against the greenback. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 37.22 points, or 1.47 percent, to close at 2,574.82. Trade volume was moderate at 396.7 million shares worth 12.23 trillion won ($8.44 billion), with winners outpacing losers 509 to 354. Foreign and institutional investors together bought a net 411.6 billion won, while retail investors unloaded a net 503.6 billion won. Overnight, US stock markets fell for the second straight session amid lingering uncertainties over tariff policies of US President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 dipped 0.76 percent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.14 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.18 percent. "Despite continued corrections in the US stock market, the Korean stock market has remained relatively stable. However, increased volatility linked to tariff concerns will be unavoidable," Kim Ji-won, an analyst at KB Securities, said. Market heavyweight Samsung Electronics climbed 2.43 percent to 54,900 won, and chip rival SK hynix soared 5.91 percent to 198,900 won. Battery manufacturers also reversed losses from the previous session. Industry leader LG Energy Solution jumped 2.2 percent to 348,500 won, and Samsung SDI rose 1.91 percent to 213,000 won. Top automaker Hyundai Motor gained 1.33 percent to 198,200, while leading bio firm Samsung Biologics rose 1.03 percent to 1,079,000 won. The local currency was trading at 1,451 won against the US dollar at 3:30 p.m., up 7.2 won from the previous session. (Yonhap)
